The University of Johannesburg (UJ) has confirmed that a limited number of Bachelor’s degree qualifications still have available space for the 2026 academic year through its late application (late enquiry) process. These opportunities are intended for prospective students who missed the main application period but still meet the minimum admission requirements.
UJ has reiterated that late applications are subject to space availability, and submitting a late enquiry does not guarantee admission. Final acceptance will depend on academic merit and the number of spaces available in each qualification.
Bachelor’s Degrees Available for 2026 Late Applications
Based on the latest confirmed information, the following Bachelor’s degree courses are open for late applications:
- Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase and FET Teaching (Accounting)
- Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase and FET Teaching (Economics)
- Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase and FET Teaching (Afrikaans)
- Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase and FET Teaching (Physical Sciences)
- Bcom in Sport Management
- BA politics, Economics and Technology
- Bachelor of Commerce in Entrepreneurial Management
- Bachelor of Commerce in Industrial Psychology
- Bachelor of Commerce in Marketing Management
- Bachelor of Commerce in Business Management
- BA in Public Management and Governance
- Diploma in People Management
- Bachelor of Science in Construction
- Bachelor of Science in Construction (Extended)
- Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Electrical Engineering
- Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Extraction Metallurgy
- Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Industrial Engineering
- Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Physical Metallurgy
- Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Physical Metallurgy (Extended)
- Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning
- Bachelor of Mine Surveying
- Bachelor of Science in Life and Environmental Sciences in Botany and Chemistry
- Bachelor of Science in Life and Environmental Sciences in Botany and Zoology
- Bachelor of Science in Life and Environmental Sciences in Geography and Environmental Management
- Bachelor of Science in Life and Environmental Sciences in Physics and Biochemistry
- Bachelor of Science in Life and Environmental Sciences in Zoology and Biochemistry
- Bachelor of Science in Life and Environmental Sciences in Zoology and Chemistry
- Bachelor of Science in Life and Environmental Sciences in Zoology and Environmental Management
- Bachelor of Science in Life and Environmental Sciences in Zoology and Geography
- Bachelor of Science in Life and Environmental Sciences in Physics and Psychology
- Bachelor of Science in Physical Sciences in Chemistry and Mathematics
- Bachelor of Science in Physical Sciences in Chemistry and Physics
- Bachelor of Science in Physical Sciences in Physics and Applied Mathematics
- Bachelor of Science in Physical Sciences in Physics and Mathematics
So in total, you now have access to late enquiry applications for qualifications across:
- Faculty of Science (9 BSc programs in Life & Environmental Sciences)
- Faculty of Health Sciences (1 BCom in Sport Management)
- Faculty of Humanities (1 BA program)
- Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment (9 programs in Construction, Engineering, Planning, and Surveying)
- College of Business and Economics (6 programs in Business, Commerce, and Management)
- Faculty of Education (1 B Ed program)
To submit Your UJ 2026 late Application
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Who Can Apply?
The Bachelor’s degree late application process is suitable for:
- First-time entering university students
- Applicants who did not apply during the main UJ application period
- Applicants who meet the minimum APS and subject requirements for the listed degrees
Only qualifications with remaining capacity will appear on UJ’s late enquiry system.
Important Late Application Rules
UJ has confirmed the following conditions for the 2026 late application period:
- Applications must be submitted online only
- No walk-in applications will be accepted at any campus
- Only South African residents are eligible to apply
- Transfer students and returning UJ students will not be considered
The UJ late enquiry system will open at 22:00 on Wednesday, 14 January 2026, and will close at 20:00 on Monday, 19 January 2026.
Final Advice to Applicants
Bachelor’s degree spaces at UJ during the late application period are extremely limited and competitive. Prospective students are encouraged to:
- Check admission requirements carefully
- Prepare all required documents in advance
- Apply as soon as the late enquiry system opens
For many students, these Bachelor’s degree courses offer a valuable opportunity to begin their academic journey at one of South Africa’s leading universities in 2026, even after the main application cycle has closed.
